Have you ever wondered what goes into a heating or air conditioning system for a large office building or another large building like a mall or a school? My name is Evelyn, and I am an HVAC architect. I design heating and air conditioning systems for large, corporate buildings. Making sure that a large building with many rooms or offices is efficiently heated and cooled is a very large job and is much more complicated than simply heating or cooling a home. This blog will educate the reader on how heating and cooling jobs this large are designed and completed.

Designing Heating and Cooling Systems in Large Buildings

Heat rises, which means that, in the summer, your attic will be the collection place for the majority of the heat in your house. While most homes have roof vents that are designed to give some sort of passive heat exchange between the interior and exterior of your home, this is often not enough to make a significant difference in your house. Attic fans are an alternative that provide increased cooling capacity to your attic, which can translate into a cooler home overall.

Window air conditioning units can offer a break from the heat if you don't have central air conditioning. Most window units come with a mounting kit that's designed with an average-sized, vertical-opening window in mind. But not all windows come in the same size and function.
Here are some tips on how to use a window air conditioner in unusually shaped windows — and when to go for a different type of unit.

It seems like dog pee is damaging to almost everything. It ruins lawns and flooring, upholstery and bedding. It should come at no surprise then that your dog's pee can also ruin your air conditioner condenser. Dogs prefer to pick one spot on the lawn and do their duty there--and if that spot is on or near your air conditioner condenser, you could be facing hundreds or thousands of dollars in air conditioning repair in just a few short years.

it is very important to make sure that you are having your HVAC system prepared for the upcoming winter. If you want to make sure that your HVAC system is in the best shape possible, you will want to make use of the following tips:
Have The Duct System Cleaned
This is not something that the average homeowner can do on their own. You will need to contact a skilled HVAC technician for the cleaning of the duct work.

Many people install an AC unit in their home to keep them cool and comfortable during the summer months. This is by far the most effective way to cool your home, but it also can become pricy. Most AC units are pretty efficient and shouldn't use too much power. Usually if your energy bill is elevated there is something wrong with the unit. Here are a couple reasons why you might be overpaying on your AC.